The average train between England and Cardiff takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is an hourly train service from England to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between England and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from England is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from England to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from England station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
England to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
England to Cardiff train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your England to Cardiff train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between England and Cardiff is 175.6 km. The road distance is 237 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.